Air Ship Collection

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R101 at Cardington EPW029993
R101 at Cardington, Bedfordshire, 1929. Built 1926-30 at the Royal Airship Works at Cardington, the final test flight was 1st October 1930

Poster, Zeppelin to South America
Poster advertising the German Zeppelin Hamburg-American Line, LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin airship service from Friedrichshafen, Germany, to Buenos Aires, Argentina. circa 1934

Interior of the R101 airship
Amenities of the giant British airship R101, showing the smoking room, a typical two-berth cabin, and passengers looking down on the lights of a city from the starboard promenade deck

The Graf Zeppelin over Wembley during the F. A. Cup Final
Photograph showing Wembley Stadium, during the Huddersfield Town vs. Arsenal F.A. Cup Final of 1930, with the Graf Zeppelin in the sky above

Olympics / 1936 / Hindenburg
The Hindenburg flies over the opening ceremony. Date: 1936

Luggage label, Zeppelin to South America
Luggage label, Deutsche Zeppelin-Reederei (Airline) for the LZ 129 Hindenburg flight to South America. The passenger is a Mrs Sinclair, destination Rio de Janeiro, berth number 32. 1936

The FA Cup Final 1930
Photographs from the Football Association Challenge Cup Final of 1930 between Arsenal and Huddersfield. The two distinguished guests during the game were King George V

R101 Airship AFL03_aerofilms_c16455
The R101 flying over St Pauls Cathedral during a test flight 1929-1930. Probably a composite photo montage. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)

Graf Zeppelin EPW038817
The Graf Zeppelin moored at Hanworth Aerodrome, London Air Park in July 1932. This was her third and final visit to the UK after a flight over London in 1930

Graf Zeppelin Takeoff
GRAF ZEPPELIN People mill around as the Airship prepares for take off

RAF Balloon Barrage at Cardington
Royal Air Force Balloon Barrage at Cardington, Bedfordshire (note the distinctive airship hangars back right - still there today)

Airship of Uranus
Airships of planet Uranus are powered by taking in air at the nose, compressing it and blasting it out at the rear. Maybe we on Earth could develop some such technology ?

Beardmore R. 36 Airship
The Beardmore R.36 at its mooring mast

Futuristic long distance airship
A futuristic long distance airship held aloft by two long balloons, flying across the sea

The R101 before Flight
THE R.101 : hundreds of men are required to manoeuvre the cumbersome airship on the ground, preparatory to its disastrous first (and last) flight

Frank Reades Airship
Frank Reade and his New Electric Air Ship, the Eclipse - a dramatic scene as the wonderful aircraft deals with the Yellow Peril

Aircraft poster
French poster depicting a variety of aeroplanes and airships

The final flight of R 101, she crashed the next day

R101 at Cardington - 1
The R.101 at its mooring mast at Cardington

Lodge Hill Battery N060478
LODGE HILL BATTERY, Chatham, Kent. Reconstruction drawing of the First World War a battery firing at German zeppelin, by Peter Dunn (English Heritage Graphics Team)

British airship Beta at Firminy, France, WW1
The British airship Beta (HMA No. 17) on the landing ground at Firminy near Dunkirk, northern France, during the First World War

British R34 airship emerging from hangar
The British R34 (R33 class) airship emerging from her hangar. She was a rigid airship, built for the RNAS (Royal Naval Air Service) during the First World War

British R100 airship in flight
The British R100 airship in flight. She was a rigid airship, designed by Barnes Wallis and built by Vickers for the UK Air Ministry, making her first flight on 16 December 1929. Date: circa 1929

British rigid airship No. 9 in flight, WW1
British rigid airship No. 9 (also known as 9r) during the First World War, the first British rigid airship to be completed by Vickers

Graf Zeppelin - LZ 127 - at anchor. The inset portrait shows Dr. Hugo Eckener (1868-1954), the manager of the Luftschiffbau Zeppelin during the inter-war years

Robertsons Minerve balloon, 1804
Robertsons Minerve balloon. Historical artwork of La Minerve, an extravagant balloon design proposed in 1804 by the French engineer E. G. Robertson

Power and control in R101
The first diesel-engined airship: power and control in R101. Illustrations of some of the features of R101: a power car, the chart room, and mooring arrangements

Luposta Airshow - Danzig - featuring the Graf Zeppelin - held between 23rd and 31st July, 1932

Army airship crash at Farnborough
An army airship, the Morning Star Lebaudy Dirigible, which crashed into Woodlands Cottage, the home of Captain and Lady Follett, at Farnborough, Hampshire, near the Farnborough to Farnham road

First Zeppelin air raid on London, 1915
First Zeppelin air raid on London, during World War I 1915

A German Zeppelins observation car photographed on display as part of a public exhibition of dirigible wreckage collected from across Britain

R. M. S. Queen Mary, Hindenburg and Big Ben, 1936
Illustration of R.M.S. Queen Mary, shown with the airship Hindenberg and the Westminster clock tower Big Ben, in order to give a clear idea of the grand scale of the Cunard White Star Liner

Futuristic airmail airship
A futuristic airmail airship with a vast array of wings

Cover design, International Exhibition, Brussels
Cover design, Exposition Universelle et Internationale de Bruxelles (Universal and International Exhibition, Brussels), with international airship competitions

A Goodyear airship flying over Miami

Aeroplanes and Airships
Various aircraft models with a seaside backdrop

Musicians in Airship
Even in Norway, a greeting card reflects the current passion anything to do with flying

Wellman Arctic Airship
Newspaperman Walter Wellmans airship in an Arctic expedition

Airborne Musicians
This band has taken to the skies in their airship - folk down below may take their efforts for the music of the spheres

BRITISH BABY AIRSHIP 2
The British Armys Baby intended for observation and reconnaissance, depicted flying low over London

R34 Airship at Moorings
R34 airship at its moorings

Norge Polar Flight
The Norge airship, hired from Italy by Amundsen, at the start of its flight over the North Pole. From Spitzbergen it made a 17-hour flight to Alaska

La Guerre dans Mars (The War on Mars), by Arnould Galopin. The evil Zapatos attack the benevolent Megacephales. From Aventures Fantastiques d un Jeune Parisien

British Kite Balloon at Western Front, April 1916
3786767 British Kite Balloon at Western Front, April 1916; (add.info.: British Kite Balloon at Western Front, April 1916 during World War 1. Official photograph of Western Front)

Forty one
Theo Luycx

Biggest experimental airship built at the time, designed by Dr. Barton and F. L. Rawson flying over Alexandra Palace, London. Date: 22nd July 1905

Forty one
Theo Luycx

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"Embarking on a Journey through the Skies: The Fascinating World of Airships" Step back in time and witness the marvels of air travel as we delve into the captivating world of airships. From historic moments to futuristic dreams, these floating giants have left an indelible mark on our imaginations. The Graf Zeppelin over Wembley during the F. A. Cup Final: Immerse yourself in history as you witness this iconic moment when the majestic Graf Zeppelin soared above Wembley Stadium during one of England's most prestigious football events. Poster, Zeppelin to South America: Uncover tales of adventure and exploration with this vintage poster promoting a zeppelin voyage to South America, enticing travelers with promises of exotic destinations and breathtaking sights. R101 at Cardington EPW029993: Marvel at the sheer size and engineering prowess displayed by the R101 airship as it stands tall against the backdrop of Cardington, showcasing its grandeur amidst vast open spaces. Interior of the R101 airship: Peek inside this airborne behemoth and be transported to a world where luxury meets aviation – experience firsthand how passengers traveled in style within spacious cabins adorned with elegant furnishings. Holding up the R101: Witnessing human determination at its finest, see a dedicated team working together to hold up the colossal R101 airship before it embarks on another daring journey across continents. Olympics / 1936 / Hindenburg: Relive history's significant moments as you discover how even Olympic Games were touched by these aerial wonders - catch a glimpse of Germany's Hindenburg gracefully hovering over Berlin during 1936 Olympics celebrations. Luggage label, Zeppelin to South America: Delicate yet resilient luggage labels serve as reminders that once upon a time people embarked on extraordinary adventures aboard zeppelins bound for far-flung corners of South America, carrying their hopes and dreams.